Real Cajun Beans and Rice Recipe

Name: Real Cajun Beans and Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb dried red beans, soaked overnight; 2 tablespoons shortening; 2 quarts water; 3 cups bermuda onions, chopped; 1 bunch green onion, chopped; 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 1 cup bell pepper, chopped; 2 large garlic cloves, chopped and crushed; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 teaspoon red pepper; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, diced; ¼ teaspoon dried thyme; 1 lb link sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces

Servings: persons

1 lb dried red beans, soaked overnight
2 tablespoons shortening
2 quarts water
3 cups bermuda onions, chopped
1 bunch green onion, chopped
1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 cup bell pepper, chopped
2 large garlic cloves, chopped and crushed
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon red pepper
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, diced
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
1 lb link sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces

1
Wash beans and soak overnight in water to cover, about 2 quarts, adding salt to taste.
2
Cook beans in salted water slowly for 45 minutes.
3
Add vegetables, shortening, seasonings, tomatoes and tomato sauce.
4
Cook slowly another hour, stirring occasionally.
5
Add sausage and cook for 45 minutes more.
6
Cool but do not refrigerate -- no more than 1 hour.
7
Reheat and bring to boil, lower heat and simmer gently 30 or 40 minutes.
8
Serve over hot fluffy rice.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb dried red beans, soaked overnight, 2 tablespoons shortening, 2 quarts water, 3 cups bermuda onions, chopped, and more.

Yes, Real Cajun Beans and Rice falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Real Cajun Beans and Rice

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